Printable E-Books
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To maximize the learning experience, we encourage students to print and utilize both of our English program E-books as they progress through the English course.
The Study Guide is our E-textbook and contains the entire online lesson that is presented in the video class for review.
H.E.L.P. - Homework & Educational Learning Pages is our E-workbook for use during the video class to take notes and complete written activities. It is also utilized for homework as a continuation of the online class for audio vocabulary notations.
STUDY GUIDE
H.E.L.P.
Homework & Educational Learning Pages
Cultural Awareness
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Everyday Learning!
To understand and speak English well, students must begin with the right FOUNDATION and build upon their English skills daily. Language is the primary tool for expression, communication, and understanding the American culture. Listening, speaking, writing, and reading English increases cultural awareness as these skills are incorporated into the student’s everyday life with the help of 28 Practical Living Videos.
Day 2 Day, students A.D.A.P.T. their English skills into their normal daily routines to gain fluency, as seen below:
Everyday
Daily Routines
28 Practical Living Videos
- Apply the Lesson
- Daily Learning
- Acquire the Skills
- Practice Pronunciation
- Trust the Process
Collaborative Learning!
COMMUNICATION is a vital part of every aspect of our lives. Effective communication helps build better relationships, resolve conflicts, and progress in career and life. Collaborative Learning prioritizes real-life communication and interaction with 32 Interaction Videos lessons.
Our students learn through T.A.L.K. activities to build confidence and stronger communication skills. Collaborative Learning places an emphasis on: 1) Supporting Language Development = Collaboration, 2) Practicing Oral Skills = Communication, 3) Engaging in Activities = Coordination, 4) Participating = Cooperation, 5) Interacting = Conversation.
Collaborative
Working together with others.
32 Interaction Videos
- Teamwork First
- Achieve Goals
- Listen Attentively
- Key to Success
Personal (8 videos)
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Leisure (8 videos)
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Work (8 videos)
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Travel (8 videos)
CERTIFIED TEACHERS
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Online Teaching
Denise Rodrigues is our online English teacher. She earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Texas in Speech Communications with a minor in Spanish, graduating Magna Cum Laude. She was trained in teaching English as a Second Language through the Baptist Mission Board and received certification for teaching online English Language Development.
Denise is the Administrative Director of USA Program and co-founder of I Can Do It Academy. For over 25 years, she has worked with secondary, post-secondary, and adult international students in various capacities, teaching English and assisting them in attaining their educational goals in the United States of America. Currently, she also volunteers as a teacher for students at a local homeschool co-op.
Born and raised in Texas, Denise now resides in Florida with her husband and four kids. With a passion for travel, people, and cultural learning, she has had the wonderful opportunity to visit and explore various countries of the world. She speaks Portuguese and understands what it takes to learn a new language.
Practical Learning
David Noyes, a National Board-certified ELD educator with over 30 years of classroom experience. David deeply understands the challenges of teaching English to older students from highly diverse cultural and educational backgrounds. However, he could not find any tools that met the needs for newcomers and long-term English learners (LTELs) in the secondary grades. This led David to partner with Language Tree Online (our curriculum partner) to come out with the first standards-aligned ELD program that meets middle and high school English learners at their unique levels.
David firmly believes that “language is the driver”, which means that building a solid foundation in language (rather than just focusing on vocabulary or content) is critical. This philosophy is infused throughout our course content.
David is also an award-winning curriculum writer, having developed K-5 curricula in the areas of Language Arts and English Language Development for Long Beach Unified School District and McGraw-Hill.
AUDIO
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After the recorded lesson is completed (B.E.S.T.), students access T.I.M.E. to hear the "Audio" of the teacher’s voice for that lesson’s Vocabulary & Phrases (FOUNDATION) and Expressions & Idioms (COMMUNICATION).
Foundation:
Vocabulary & Phrases
+ 1,500 vocabulary verbs, adjectives, adverbs, nouns, etc.
Communication:
Expressions & Idioms
+ 750 Expressions / Idioms with the meaning, a sample, & history
SUPPORT
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We provide students with 50 enjoyable, interesting audio/visual learning tools in the FOUNDATION stage that build beyond the scope of the online lesson. These supporting items are fun, culturally familiar, and deliver an engaging method of building English language skills.
The support objective is for our students to be encouraged, engaged, and empowered to seek out additional sources to support enhancing their English language skills.
Five items (one item from each of the five categories) will become accessible after the student completes every three lessons in FOUNDATION. The gradual release allows students to take their time to enjoy each one without becoming overwhelmed. Below you will find descriptions of each support category:
- ✓ 10 Books: some are related to English lessons, some are from popular movies, and some are historical
- ✓ 10 Poems: from famous poets throughout the years
- ✓ 10 Music & Lyrics: popular songs from the 80s, 90s, & beyond
- ✓ 10 Heroes: five males & five females who have influenced generations of people
- ✓ 10 Innovators: people throughout history who have positively impacted our world
What's UP?
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We provide the "What's Up?" weekly newsletter to our students as a complementary learning tool to understand more about American language, culture, and history.
Included in each newsletter, students find:
- ➤ English Expressions/Idioms
- ➤ Fun Facts
- ➤ Character Corner
- ➤ Vocabulary Builder
- ➤ This Week in U.S. History
- ➤ Joke of the Week
- ➤ Holidays & Traditions
- ➤ Did you know?
Frequently Asked Questions
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